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Mr. Maestro 
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Joined: March 05 2010 Location: Knowhere, USA Status: Offline Points: 918 |
 Posted: July 11 2010 at 16:27 |
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I got into Van der Graaf Generator VERY recently, so I'm not ready to call them the "Best. Band. Ever." However, I will say that Pawn Hearts and H to He are now some of my favorite albums ever.
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"I am the one who crossed through space...or stayed where I was...or didn't exist in the first place...."
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AtomicCrimsonRush
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Honorary Collaborator Joined: July 02 2008 Location: Australia Status: Offline Points: 14258 |
Posted: July 11 2010 at 00:59 |
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Definitely VDGG are in my top 5 greatest artists tho admittedly they are not easy to get into - you are either in or you are out - my wife can't stand them. Personally I think Pawn Hearts is one of the greatest albums in existence.
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himtroy
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Joined: January 20 2009 Status: Offline Points: 1601 |
Posted: July 11 2010 at 00:38 |
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They're definitely in my top 5 of all time. Probably closer to the top side too
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Which of you to gain me, tell, will risk uncertain pains of hell?
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Harry Hood
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Joined: August 15 2005 Status: Offline Points: 1305 |
Posted: July 10 2010 at 23:36 |
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I only got into Van Der Graaf a few months ago, but they quickly became my favorite band ever (replacing former favorite band Ween, who had been my favorite band for like 7 years).
One day I just finally "got it" and realized what made them so brilliant and so ahead of their time (or even this time, for that matter). I've never really heard anyone handle composition in the rock band format quite like they do, and without a full-time guitarist or bassist to boot. Not to mention the fact that they just do it regardless of the circumstances. When their bassist left they didn't get a new one, they just got some bass pedals. They lost their twin-saxaphonist David Jackson? No problem. they're a trio now. Pete and Hugh and Guy just fill in Jackson's part when they're needed. And yeah, Guy Evans, one of the most underrated prog drummers ever. What he does with the instrument just blows my mind. There are moments where I swear he's carrying the whole song by himself and it's just incredible. So yeah, in conclusion, I'm glad this thread exists, because if there's any band that needs more appreciation it's The Flower Kings. And Van Der Graaf Generator.
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DisgruntledPorcupine
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Joined: January 16 2010 Location: Thunder Bay CAN Status: Offline Points: 4395 |
Posted: July 05 2010 at 22:32 |
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The second one.  And while not the best band ever, they are up there. Hammill is... inhuman to say the least. He's an amazingly emotional singer and one of the greatest songwriters there are. |
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UndercoverBoy
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Joined: November 10 2009 Location: Tulsa, OK, U.S. Status: Offline Points: 5148 |
Posted: July 05 2010 at 21:52 |
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UndercoverBoy
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Joined: November 10 2009 Location: Tulsa, OK, U.S. Status: Offline Points: 5148 |
Posted: July 05 2010 at 21:50 |
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You are correct sir. Peter Hammill is the second coming of christ. We should start a cult around him because of his god-like genius. I want to have his children.
Anyways, I'm glad that this thread has started so I can gush about VDGG like everyone else here. Edited by UndercoverBoy - July 05 2010 at 21:58 |
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keith_emerson
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Joined: November 30 2006 Location: Argentina Status: Offline Points: 155 |
Posted: July 05 2010 at 21:49 |
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Sorry for post-resucitation
 But I have to say: BEST BAND EVER!!!! Forgive me  |
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AlexUC
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Joined: June 06 2007 Location: Noveria Status: Offline Points: 392 |
Posted: February 02 2009 at 09:55 |
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Zargus
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Joined: May 08 2005 Location: Sweden Status: Offline Points: 3491 |
Posted: February 02 2009 at 06:35 |
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your the only one whos deluded around here.
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ghost_of_morphy
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Joined: March 08 2007 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 2755 |
Posted: February 01 2009 at 18:42 |
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My fav sax solo (really an alto and soprano duet) is Green Ice by Pink Floyd.
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ghost_of_morphy
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Joined: March 08 2007 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 2755 |
Posted: February 01 2009 at 18:41 |
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Oh, how deluded you are.
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VanderGraafKommandöh
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Joined: July 04 2005 Location: Malaria Status: Offline Points: 89372 |
Posted: February 01 2009 at 18:25 |
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Oh yes, my favourite sax solo ever.   |
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Dervisan
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Joined: January 30 2009 Location: Turkey Status: Offline Points: 108 |
Posted: January 31 2009 at 07:47 |
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i think van der graaf generator was the best band that you could feel the progressive sounds when you listen them ... i love refugees and the uncover man
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Turkish (Anatolian) Progressive Psychedelic Ethnical Rock
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rosenbach
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Joined: January 16 2009 Location: Mexico City Status: Offline Points: 311 |
Posted: January 19 2009 at 04:28 |
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In fact Aerosol Grey Machine was intended to be as the first solo album by Hammill.
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A B Negative
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Joined: May 02 2006 Location: Methil Republic Status: Offline Points: 1594 |
Posted: January 18 2009 at 14:11 |
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If every album was as amazing as The Least We Can Do, H To He or Pawn Hearts they would be the best band ever. Unfortunately, their other albums don't amaze me as much. Aerosol Grey Machine has its moments but you can debate whether it's a "real" VDGG album or not. From Godbluff onwards their albums are patchy; good but not great. And the new stuff hasn't grabbed my attention at all.
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"The disgusting stink of a too-loud electric guitar.... Now, that's my idea of a good time."
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The Hemulen
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Honorary Collaborator Joined: July 31 2004 Location: UK Status: Offline Points: 5964 |
Posted: January 17 2009 at 18:17 |
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Bloody bloody bloody good band but not my absolute favourite.As others have said, their output's been patchy (then again, same goes for pretty much every band that doesn't jack it in after a couple of albums) and their most recent effort has certainly done little to elevate them, IMO.
Pawn Hearts and Godbluff are 100% jaw-dropping awesomeness, though. Sheer wonderment. |
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rosenbach
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Joined: January 16 2009 Location: Mexico City Status: Offline Points: 311 |
Posted: January 17 2009 at 16:56 |
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Best band ever? Hard to say but i agree with aapatsos they're UNIQUE, and one of my top 5 for sure. As someone mentioned is an acquired taste (as in my case Gentle Giant, Il Balletto di Bronzo and many others)and it's a shame they were never so popular at the time (except maybe in Italy where in the early 70's they were more popular than in they own country, more popular than Genesis with Gabriel!).
Anyway i think their new albums are quite good, unfortunately David Jackson is not on Trisector anymore (can't understand why he wasn't on the tour either but instead he was giging with Osanna). |
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Zargus
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Joined: May 08 2005 Location: Sweden Status: Offline Points: 3491 |
Posted: November 03 2008 at 05:36 |
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Yup they are my favorit prog band, im a Vdgg fan boy. and proud of it!
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bucka001
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Joined: November 16 2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 864 |
Posted: October 30 2008 at 13:48 |
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For me, the best band ever. Saw them nine times; 7 times in '05, 2 times in '07. They were great every time! By the way, the VdGG book is back in stock (finally) at www.amazon.co.uk
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